Health & Science

Much of the tidal marshland in New Jersey’s Barnegat Bay has been destroyed, but the remaining 26,000 acres provide important filtering for the ecosystem.

Eagles fans are known for their passion and commitment to the team — which often comes with high stress levels. But is it really good for our health to be so invested?

Until now, I have had little hope that my depression would ever really go away.

The state says conditions for mentally ill inmates are improving, but challenges remain.

The bill's sponsors reasoned that having a half-year’s worth of birth control on hand isn’t just about convenience: it’s about staying consistent.

Scientists at Johns Hopkins scientists have also come up with theories for the condition of other characters, including Rudolph's red nose and Ebenezer Scrooge's time travel.

While cautioning that much more research is needed, the scientists said they hope the technique might someday be used to prevent deafness in children.

While many states have syringe exchanges, only some have laws that explicitly permit syringe exchanges.

When Ayanna Howard was a little girl, her favorite TV show was the Bionic Woman.

Hurricane Sandy caused $37 billion of damage in New Jersey. But what if municipal leaders could have better anticipated the storm damage?

Delaware’s health insurance marketplace remains strong after nearly 25,000 people signed up for 2018 coverage in midst of many insurance challenges.